Who Do You Think Is The Best Rapper Ever?

crash_override · 09-13-2010, 12:21 PM

Best rapper ever? well that's like the greatest guitarist or any other greatest ever argument made. It's going to be pretty subjective to personal opinion and preference. But, for sake of argument, discussion, and debate; I'll post my nomination anyway.

So, like many other people, I consider greatness to be something earned over time. So I'm not going to give this nomination to anyone who has came out recently, or even within the last 5 years. The Nomination for best rapper ever is....

Rakim, AKA: God MC

Rakim, formerly of the duo Eric B. & Rakim, has been serving up flow lessons since back in the old school. He is a major influence to any and every rapper who ever amounted to anything. Rakim's lyical stylings along with his smooth and direct delivery make for some of the best verses ever put on tape. Rakim found solo success after splitting with Eric B., upon the release of 'The 18th Letter' (1997), and the follow up 'The Master' (1999). Rakim's latest release, 'The Seventh Seal' was released in 2009. 'The Seventh Seal' marks the second return of the great God MC, showing that he still has what it takes to run with the best.

Overall, I think there are a handful of rappers that can match the raw skill and delivery of Rakim, and also a few that can match his influence on the genre of hip-hop as a whole. But there is no one that has done both for as long as Rakim has.

Amaru05888 · 09-14-2010, 12:39 AM

Tupac Shakur and it is not even close. His lyrics set him apart from all other rappers.

Jester · 09-15-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Amaru05888

Tupac Shakur and it is not even close. His lyrics set him apart from all other rappers.

How so?

emostreetguitar562268 · 09-16-2010, 08:21 PM

Eminem is the best for sure.

Have Faith In Me. · 09-16-2010, 10:24 PM

pssshhttt. T.I. && not giving any reasons, just that because I like him haha. I prefer hardcore over anything else, but I'll listen to T.I. any day.

Dylanist · 09-16-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by crash_override

Best rapper ever? well that's like the greatest guitarist or any other greatest ever argument made. It's going to be pretty subjective to personal opinion and preference. But, for sake of argument, discussion, and debate; I'll post my nomination anyway.

So, like many other people, I consider greatness to be something earned over time. So I'm not going to give this nomination to anyone who has came out recently, or even within the last 5 years. The Nomination for best rapper ever is....

Rakim, AKA: God MC

Rakim, formerly of the duo Eric B. & Rakim, has been serving up flow lessons since back in the old school. He is a major influence to any and every rapper who ever amounted to anything. Rakim's lyical stylings along with his smooth and direct delivery make for some of the best verses ever put on tape. Rakim found solo success after splitting with Eric B., upon the release of 'The 18th Letter' (1997), and the follow up 'The Master' (1999). Rakim's latest release, 'The Seventh Seal' was released in 2009. 'The Seventh Seal' marks the second return of the great God MC, showing that he still has what it takes to run with the best.

Overall, I think there are a handful of rappers that can match the raw skill and delivery of Rakim, and also a few that can match his influence on the genre of hip-hop as a whole. But there is no one that has done both for as long as Rakim has.

Good call! I've never heard anyone even approach this guy.

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Originally Posted by abbey97

Eminem by 8 miles!

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MaximumFlow · 11-12-2010, 10:07 PM

Best Ever: Biggie
Best Now: Eminem

ThePhanastasio · 11-12-2010, 11:51 PM

I really believe strongly in Mos Def. Nice tight flow, great metaphors, plenty of multis, really clever.

I'm also really impressed right now with DoseOne. I'll take him as the best guy out there right now who doesn't have respect yet. I love that guy - abstract hip hop is definitely something exciting and fresh to listen to. I'm amazed that it's not more popular, but a lot of people aren't ready for it, I don't guess.

Dose with Jel make up the project Themselves, and here's a pretty sweet track from those guys - it's crazy. Really intense and strange time signatures, bizarre, but clever. Love it.

moserw · 07-31-2012, 08:27 AM

KRS-ONE for me.

I'll also go with Rakim from Eric B. & Rakim.

Right now - No one. Too many wannabes like Chris Brown.

joy_circumcision · 07-31-2012, 06:52 PM

Rakim is surely the best MC to ever come along, but as far as personal favorites, DOOM probably takes the cake for me. Very unique style that unfortunately dropped off a bit around the time he revised his name to drop the MF.

09-16-2010, 10:24 PM	#435 (permalink)
Have Faith In Me. Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dothan, Alabama. Posts: 62	pssshhttt. T.I. && not giving any reasons, just that because I like him haha. I prefer hardcore over anything else, but I'll listen to T.I. any day. __________________ "It's not about my beliefs, it's about personal choice." - August Burns Red

07-31-2012, 08:27 AM	#439 (permalink)
moserw Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 154	KRS-ONE for me. I'll also go with Rakim from Eric B. & Rakim. Right now - No one. Too many wannabes like Chris Brown. __________________ Last.FM For me, the backdrop of half the experiences of life includes music - Amy Grant

07-31-2012, 06:52 PM	#440 (permalink)
joy_circumcision Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 126	Rakim is surely the best MC to ever come along, but as far as personal favorites, DOOM probably takes the cake for me. Very unique style that unfortunately dropped off a bit around the time he revised his name to drop the MF. __________________ My Music Journal My RYM (My Pride and Joy)

09-14-2010, 12:39 AM	#432 (permalink)
Amaru05888 Groupie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 16	Tupac Shakur and it is not even close. His lyrics set him apart from all other rappers.

11-12-2010, 10:07 PM	#437 (permalink)
MaximumFlow Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Da USA Posts: 15	Best Ever: Biggie Best Now: Eminem

11-12-2010, 11:51 PM	#438 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	I really believe strongly in Mos Def. Nice tight flow, great metaphors, plenty of multis, really clever. I'm also really impressed right now with DoseOne. I'll take him as the best guy out there right now who doesn't have respect yet. I love that guy - abstract hip hop is definitely something exciting and fresh to listen to. I'm amazed that it's not more popular, but a lot of people aren't ready for it, I don't guess. Dose with Jel make up the project Themselves, and here's a pretty sweet track from those guys - it's crazy. Really intense and strange time signatures, bizarre, but clever. Love it.